Description
This Cucumber Agua Fresca is a refreshing Mexican-inspired beverage perfect for hot summer days. Made with fresh cucumbers, lime juice, and a touch of sweetness, it’s a healthy and hydrating drink that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2–4 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ice cubes for serving
- lime wedges and cucumber slices for garnish
Instructions
- Add the chopped cucumbers, cold water, lime juice, honey or agave syrup, and salt to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove the pulp if desired. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lime wedges and cucumber slices.
Notes
- Add fresh mint leaves for a refreshing twist.
- Swap honey for simple syrup if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
